Understanding Sentence Structure and Tenses

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Subject of the sentence - definition

Back

noun or pronoun that performs the action or is described.

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Example of subject in a sentence

Back

dog barked." ("The dog" is the subject.)

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Object of the preposition - definition

Back

noun or pronoun that follows a preposition.

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Example of object of the preposition

Back

the table." ("Table" is the object of the preposition.)

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Direct object - definition

Back

noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb.

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Example of direct object

Back

read the book." ("Book" is the direct object.)

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Indirect object - definition

Back

noun or pronoun that receives the direct object.

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Example of indirect object

Back

gave her a gift." ("Her" is the indirect object.)

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Appositive - definition

Back

noun or noun phrase that renames another noun beside it.

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Example of appositive

Back

friend, Sarah, is here." ("Sarah" is the appositive.)